Substance abuse can have a devastating impact on families. Social workers play a vital role in responding to the opioid epidemic by advocating for drug policy reforms, working to pass legislation that supports people with opioid use disorder (OUD), providing behavioral health treatment, and offering family support services. As trained and credentialed treatment providers, social workers have a deep understanding of SUD and OUD intervention and are well-equipped to refer clients to the appropriate treatment options.

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Substance abuse can have a devastating impact on families. Social workers play a vital role in responding to the opioid epidemic by advocating for drug policy reforms, working to pass legislation that supports people with opioid use disorder (OUD), providing behavioral health treatment, and offering family support services. As trained and credentialed treatment providers, social workers have a deep understanding of SUD and OUD intervention and are well-equipped to refer clients to the appropriate treatment options.

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